2006 BMW 120 vs. 1997 Lotec Testa de Oro

To start off, 2006 BMW 120 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Lotec Testa de Oro. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Lotec Testa de Oro would be higher. At 4,942 cc, 1997 Lotec Testa de Oro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Lotec Testa de Oro (741 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 593 more horse power than 2006 BMW 120. (148 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Lotec Testa de Oro should accelerate faster than 2006 BMW 120. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 BMW 120 weights approximately 185 kg more than 1997 Lotec Testa de Oro.

Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1997 Lotec Testa de Oro (900 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 700 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 BMW 120. (200 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1997 Lotec Testa de Oro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 BMW 120.

Compare all specifications:

2006 BMW 120 1997 Lotec Testa de Oro
Make BMW Lotec
Model 120 Testa de Oro
Year Released 2006 1997
Engine Position Front Middle
Engine Size 1994 cc 4942 cc
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 148 HP 741 HP
Engine RPM 6200 RPM 6400 RPM
Torque 200 Nm 900 Nm
Torque RPM 3600 RPM 5000 RPM
Engine Bore Size 84 mm 82 mm
Engine Stroke Size 90 mm 78 mm
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Top Speed 217 km/hour 347 km/hour
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 2 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 1835 kg 1650 kg


 

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